NASA offering online space education for Alaskans

The Juneau Empire reports that elementary school students looking for an outer-planetary experience are being offered the opportunity to learn more in the subjects of science, technology and engineering through a program offered by NASA mentors. Alaskan students in remote, secluded areas can now take advantage of a mentor program via Internet chats through Skype or Google Hangouts. Students in grades five through eight can apply for acceptance into the extracurricular activity…